True or False: Shaving your pet can help prevent heatstroke.

Answer: False

As the temperatures soar, you might be considering shaving your pet to help keep them cool. But your pet’s fur coat actually acts as an insulator, helping to keep them cool in the summer and warm in the winter. In fact, shaving your pet can upset their metabolism and cause them to overheat, which can lead to heatstroke.

Shaving is out, but your groomer can give your long-haired pet a summer cut to help let excess heat out. Regular daily brushing and monthly bathing with cool water can also help remove dead and loose hair, keeping your pet comfortable in the heat of the summer. Regular bathing can also help minimize skin infections and hotspots.

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